Oct. 28, 2008

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The Florida Atlantic men's golf team finished second at the Bethune-Cookman Tournament in Daytona Beach, FL. After a rainout of the first hole, the tournament was shortened to 36 holes and was conducted on Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26.

Shooting under par for both rounds, FAU (287, 286- 573) led through the first 18 holes, but a strong second round by Stetson University (290, 280- 570) allowed the Hatters claim victory by three strokes. "The guys played great Saturday shooting 1 under as a team and even better on the Sunday shooting 2 under" head coach Angelo Sands. "When you shoot two consecutive days under par, that's good, solid golf."

Juniors Ben Silverman (75, 68) and Billy Bowling (72, 71) led the Owls, both shooting 143, tied for sixth and only five off the leader. Freshmen Sterling Searcy Jr. (69, 76), Michael Baskovich (73, 72) and sophomore Kelly McHugh (73, 75) rounded out the scoring for FAU. FAU has finished among the top six teams in two of its' three tournaments this season and has placed an individual in the top 10 four times this year.

FAU men's golf will next play on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4 at Stetson University in DeLand, FL.

Individual Scoring
FAU
1. Ben Sliverman - 75, 68-143
2. Billy Bowling - 72, 71-143
3. Sterling Searcy Jr. - 69, 76-145
4. Michael Baskovich -73, 72-145
5. Kelly McHugh 73, 75- 148


Team Scores
1. Stetson University- 290, 280- 570
2. Florida Atlantic University- 287,286- 573
3. Bethune-Cookman University - 298,279- 577
4. North Carolina Central - 300,299 -599
5. Wright State - 308, 305 - 605
6. South Carolina State - 308, 300- 608
7. Savannah State - 308, 305 - 613
8. Winston-Salem State - 322, 307 - 629
9. Morehouse College - 313, 317- 630
10. Florida A&M - 320,323- 643